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Season 11984

Season 1

July 29, 1984
9
Episodes
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1984
Year

Cast

Lisa Harrow
Lisa Harrow
Sinéad Cusack
Sinéad Cusack
John Barton
John Barton
Patrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart
Richard Pasco
Richard Pasco
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Alan Howard
Alan Howard
Norman Rodway
Norman Rodway
Donald Sinden
Donald Sinden
Peggy Ashcroft
Peggy Ashcroft
Ben Kingsley
Ben Kingsley
Tony Church
Tony Church
Jane Lapotaire
Jane Lapotaire
Mike Gwilym
Mike Gwilym
Roger Rees
Roger Rees
Susan Fleetwood
Susan Fleetwood
David Suchet
David Suchet
Michael Pennington
Michael Pennington
Sheila Hancock
Sheila Hancock
Judi Dench
Judi Dench
Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
Michael Williams
Michael Williams

Episodes

9 episodes
Season 1
The Two Traditions

The Two Traditions

Jul 29, 198430m0 votes

Contrasting Shakespeare's elevated language with modern naturalistic speech.

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Using the Verse

Using the Verse

Aug 5, 198430m0 votes

John Barton and company examine blank verse. Its strengths and particularities are discussed in great detail. Members of the cast try out various readings.

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Language and Character

Language and Character

Aug 12, 198430m0 votes

John Barton and the cast discuss how Shakespeare defines his character by the language they speak, and how the characters attempt to achieve their aims by means of what they say and how they say it.

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Speeches and Soliloquies

Speeches and Soliloquies

Aug 19, 198430m0 votes

John Barton and members of the RSC present a workshop on how Shakespeare used the soliloquy to directly connect the character with the audience.

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Irony and Ambiguity

Irony and Ambiguity

Aug 26, 198430m0 votes

John Barton and the RSC actors consider the subtle shadings produced by irony, ambiguity and sarcasm, and how best to express them.

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Passion and Coolness

Passion and Coolness

Sep 2, 198430m0 votes

Hamlet's advice to the players is the best-known acting instruction in theatrical history. John Barton and the RSC actors explore this essential mandate to be both natural and intellectual.

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Rehearsing the Text

Rehearsing the Text

Sep 9, 198430m0 votes

John Barton and the actors analyze a scene from Twelfth Night, identifying pointers towards character and staging.

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Exploring a Character

Exploring a Character

Sep 16, 198430m0 votes

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Poetry and Hidden Poetry

Poetry and Hidden Poetry

Sep 23, 198430m0 votes

The bard's unparalleled poetry is celebrated and examined in its glory.

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